ELMWOOD CLOSE, WS11 6LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS11 6LX

ELMWOOD CLOSE, WS11 6LX, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.96 per 1,000 population. This WS11 6LX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS11 postcode area, which has experienced 399 crimes and a crime rate of 8.90 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS11 6LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS11 6LX, encompassing approximately 2728 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS11 6LX Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Crab Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Smillie Place with total crimes: 2
  • Buttermere Close with total crimes: 2

ELMWOOD CLOSE, WS11 6LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.96350.00%
Vehicle crime23.30-33.33%
Other theft20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.2050.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.10-84.62%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.960.00%
Vehicle crime24.760.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.4318.18%
Criminal damage and arson34.760.00%
Public order21.100.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-50.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.37-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.96-26.67%
Shoplifting24.03100.00%
Public order20.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73100.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.6315.38%
Drugs45.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.470.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-50.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.33550.00%
Other theft24.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.20-77.78%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.1380.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.300.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson55.13400.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.83150.00%
Other theft21.83100.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.30100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.73-80.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.86-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson23.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.960.00%
Public order24.030.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
April 20243
February 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
July 202413
June 202413
May 202411
April 202415
March 202413
February 20242
January 20249
December 20235
November 20232
October 202310
September 202311

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20244
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS11 6LX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Crab Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Smillie Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Buttermere Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Fir Tree Court
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Heath Gap Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Oakhill Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Columbian Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Fircroft Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Andover Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Winchester Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Sherwood Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1